Why can one rejection stay with us for days, weeks, or even years?

In this episode, I share a personal experience of rejection and explore why it affects us so deeply. I unpack what's happening in the brain, why rejection often feels personal, and how the stories we tell ourselves can make the pain even worse.

I also explain rejection sensitivity, how to separate facts from assumptions, and share practical tools to help you respond to rejection with greater confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.

Because rejection isn't proof that you're not enough.

It's simply an event, not your identity.

Takeaways

👉Rejection is an event, not your identity.

👉Rejection often triggers a survival response.

👉The story you tell yourself shapes the pain you feel.

👉Separate facts from assumptions.

👉Feedback isn't always a reflection of your worth.

👉Growth requires the courage to risk rejection.

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